Traffic Maintenance Worker
City of Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Job Title
Traffic Maintenance Worker (Hourly)
Job Information
Requisition #: req8382
Department: Traffic
Location: Streets Dept Main Facility
Benefit Category: Variable Hourly
Employment Type: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Selection Process: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/28/2026
Summary
Operates a variety of light to medium sized equipment within the traffic signals or signs & paint departments. Assists in performing various jobs as they relate to construction, maintenance, and installation of traffic signals, sign and paint within the Traffic Operations Department (Seasonal Position during construction season).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the construction and installation of traffic signals/paint/sign equipment in public right of way.
Perform the installation of work zone traffic control devices to provide a safe work area when working in the public right of way.
Perform duties that may require manual tasks using shovels, picks, rakes, and other tools and equipment as required to perform assigned construction and maintenance.
Operate vehicles to transport people, tools and material to and from various job sites.
Perform other related duties, sign replacement, stencil painting, red curb painting, and other duties as assigned.
Will receive instruction and can perform work without direct supervision.
City Competencies
Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Post‑Offer Requirements
Background check
Motor vehicle report
Drug test within 96 hours of offer
Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to understand and carry out work assignments in a safe, satisfactory, and timely manner.
Ability to operate mobile equipment, such as small lift trucks, sign truck, stencil truck, small paint machine and chain trucks.
Ability to work adjusted work schedule.
Ability to operate various hand tools, jackhammers, stripers, grinders, small paint (push) machine and other tools.
Ability to read and comprehend written material and express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions, may have to do some heavy lifting and work from various heights.
Ability to perform and install work under standard specification.
Ability to install and remove work zone control devices in the public right of way.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Or any combination of education and work related experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, and use hands to operate hand and power tools, controls and other motorized equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty test.
Notice Regarding Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug‑free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.
Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
EEO Statement
The City of Fort Collins is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. The City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
Note
Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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Traffic Maintenance Worker (Hourly)
Job Information
Requisition #: req8382
Department: Traffic
Location: Streets Dept Main Facility
Benefit Category: Variable Hourly
Employment Type: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Selection Process: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/28/2026
Summary
Operates a variety of light to medium sized equipment within the traffic signals or signs & paint departments. Assists in performing various jobs as they relate to construction, maintenance, and installation of traffic signals, sign and paint within the Traffic Operations Department (Seasonal Position during construction season).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the construction and installation of traffic signals/paint/sign equipment in public right of way.
Perform the installation of work zone traffic control devices to provide a safe work area when working in the public right of way.
Perform duties that may require manual tasks using shovels, picks, rakes, and other tools and equipment as required to perform assigned construction and maintenance.
Operate vehicles to transport people, tools and material to and from various job sites.
Perform other related duties, sign replacement, stencil painting, red curb painting, and other duties as assigned.
Will receive instruction and can perform work without direct supervision.
City Competencies
Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Post‑Offer Requirements
Background check
Motor vehicle report
Drug test within 96 hours of offer
Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to understand and carry out work assignments in a safe, satisfactory, and timely manner.
Ability to operate mobile equipment, such as small lift trucks, sign truck, stencil truck, small paint machine and chain trucks.
Ability to work adjusted work schedule.
Ability to operate various hand tools, jackhammers, stripers, grinders, small paint (push) machine and other tools.
Ability to read and comprehend written material and express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions, may have to do some heavy lifting and work from various heights.
Ability to perform and install work under standard specification.
Ability to install and remove work zone control devices in the public right of way.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Or any combination of education and work related experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, and use hands to operate hand and power tools, controls and other motorized equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty test.
Notice Regarding Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug‑free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.
Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
EEO Statement
The City of Fort Collins is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. The City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
Note
Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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